Radeon HD 8550D vs Radeon R7 M265
Radeon HD 8550D
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 8550D is positioned at rank 111 and the Radeon R7 M265 is on rank 249, so the Radeon HD 8550D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M265
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M265 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M265 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M265 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 64.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550D and Radeon R7 M265
Radeon HD 8550D
The Radeon HD 8550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon R7 M265
The Radeon R7 M265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 560 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8550D scores 567 and the Radeon R7 M265 reaches 560 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8550D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M265 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 567+1% | 560 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS | 1.894 TFLOPS+8% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+8% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8550D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M265 has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8550D draws 130W versus the Radeon R7 M265's 150W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8550D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M265). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-13% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4+19% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550D launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 M265 launched at $130 and now averages $30. The Radeon R7 M265 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.3 (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 18.7 (Radeon R7 M265) — the Radeon R7 M265 offers 65.5% better value. The Radeon R7 M265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-62% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3 | 18.7+65% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 5 2012 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #503 | #489 |
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